Commercialise Jawi Writing But With Caution
By Azrol Azmi

Bandar Seri Begawan - The second Jawi writing workshop for the Tiong Hua community ended yesterday with the presentation of certificates to the participants.

More than 60 people attended the workshop that was divided into classes for beginners and advanced learners. The workshop was held at the Islamic Dakwah Centre in Kampong Pulaie.

Guest of honour at the certificate presentation, Awang Haji Mohammad bin Garing, Acting Deputy Director ofthe Islamic Dakwah Centre, presented certificates to the participants.

Awang Haji Mohammad said that the Jawi writing workshop has received an overwhelming response from the non-Malay communities in the Sultanate. He added that Jawi writing can be commercialised as wall paintings, taking advantage of the different strokes and designs of Jawi writing.

He said Jawi writing artists can commercialise their talent and creativity but are reminded to do so cautiously and not to mistake it with Quran writing or words.

He also stressed that Jawi writing is not entirely owned by one race but it can be used by any other races, if used cautiously.

Meanwhile, Head of Convention and Maintenance Unit, Abd Aziz bin Hj Abd Kahar, said that the workshop helped to introduce Jawi writing and develop it further to other communities.  -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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